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Really-Free People Search

Though not deliberate, MySpace.com seeded an idea that was to change Web based people search forever.

Before MySpace, many people used companies like US Search and Infospace to purchase public records information as a means to locate people from their past, for a fee. A typical public records profile will include a list of known mailing addresses and possible phone number. Public records reports can cost from $7.95 to $100 depending on the source and complexity of the source.

Read Full Article... | Comments (0) | Posted on Jan 22, 2008

Don’t Let Google Tell You How to People Search

Last week, I was searching online for an item that I have always wanted, an authentic Japanese baseball hat. I began my search in the same manner that millions do each day as I typed into a search box and then hit the Google search button. My search yielded 1.5 million results, so of course, I began my purchasing journey with the companies on the first result page. After spending about twenty minutes viewing outrageous hat prices from Japanese companies, I decided to try something completely insane in the world of internet searching: I ventured off the first page to find the item I wanted.

Now I know this seems like a completely ludicrous thing to do, but I was feeling like taking a chance. I choose results page #7, in tribute to New York Mets shortstop Jose Reyes, and began to shop the hat vendors on that page. Much to my surprise, I found not one, but two great Japanese baseball hats for only $15 a piece! As a result of my efforts, I am now the proud owner of a Fukuoka Daiei Hawks hat and a Yokohama Bay Stars hat. Life couldn’t be better.

After basking in the glow of my victory over traditional internet searching, I began to realize the extremely significant impact that Google search results play on one’s purchases.

Read Full Article... | Comments (0) | Posted on Dec 03, 2007

Search Squad #3: Background Checks, MySpace

We are proud to present another exciting edition of Search Squad!

Each week, PSN staff members will select a reader's email and respond to it via video. If you would like to have your question answered during Search Squad, send an email to mystory@peoplesearchnews.com.

This week's Search Squad: Background Checks and MySpace.com.